Friday night, Jaune and Ren were in their beds, while Nora and Pyrrha were in team RWBY's dorm room having a girl's night.
Ren was meditating as he usually does when Nora isn't around. As for Jaune, he was sleeping, meaning he was training with Jin Mori.
According to Jin Mori, Jaune is approaching a part of his training where he would be able to fight ordinary people without the help of Yongpyo. Jaune was starting to gain control over the immense strength he received when Pyrrha inadvertently unlocked his Divine powers.
Jaune and Jin Mori were having a spar. The fight was fast-paced. The exchange of blows was in picoseconds.
Jin Mori used Blue Dragon's Kick, a technique developed by him. The technique unleashes dragon-like wind that can be controlled by the user at will and released in the form of a kick.
By analysing Jin Mori's Blue Dragon Kick, Jaune created his own version. Arc Dragon Kick is a technique that unleashes a dragon-like wind that can be controlled similarly to the Blue Dragon Kick of Jin Mori. However, the resulting kick is like a dragon biting the opponent it's aimed at.
Jin Mori's Blue Dragon Kick met Jaune's Arc Dragon Kick, and the resulting force was enough to destroy a mountain. This was with them not giving it their all, as Jaune learned how to control his strength. The Arc Dragon Kick was strong, but the amount of power used was equalised to Jin Mori's Blue Dragon Kick.
Jaune matching Jin Mori's power is for Jaune to learn to control just how much power he needs to exert. Each punch, kick, etc., is not at full power but at a controlled level that would match what Jin Mori was outputting, even if the strength was nothing more than a light tap.
"Good job, Jaune," Jin Mori said. "As I told you before, you're starting to gain control over your immense strength. Soon, you can fight against all those that made fun of you and show them who's boss".
"I'm not petty as them," Jaune said. "As long as they don't harm or bad mouth the people I care about, I could care less about what they say because I know everything they say is nothing more than an assumption about me".
"Alright then," Jin Mori said with a smile. He thought that he had picked the right person to inherit his power and abilities. "Shall we continue with your training?".
"Let's," Jaune said. "The quicker I master control over my strength, the better. My friends from team RWBY have been inviting my team for a group training, and I can't keep turning down their invitation without reason. Ruby's starting to think I don't want to be her friend anymore".
"Then let's continue," Jin Mori said. "I also have other things to teach you, such as Recoilless".
Jaune nodded at Jin Mori, and they continued their sparring.
Within team RWBY's dorm, Nora, Pyrrha Ruby, Weiss, Yang and Blake were having a lovely conversation.
"So, Pyrrha? I heard from our resident bomber that you got together with Jaune," Yang said. "Is all that true?".
"It is indeed true," Pyrrha confirmed. "I plan to go on a date with him on Sunday. I have a few activities planned for our date".
"Oh, you two look so cute together," Ruby said. She smiled as she knew that Pyrrha had a thing for Jaune for a while now. Everyone looked at Ruby. "What? Did you think I wouldn't realise Pyrrha's infatuation with Jaune?".
"To be fair," Yang said. "I didn't think you knew stuff like this".
"Yang! I'm fifteen, not five!" Ruby said. "Just because I haven't shown interest in another person doesn't mean I know nothing about it".
"We get it, Ruby," Weiss said. She then looked at Pyrrha. "I don't get why you're infatuated with that dolt in the first place. Jaune was the worst-performing student when it came to combat. I don't even know how that dolt could get accepted here at Beacon. Better yet, I don't know how he was assigned as a leader".
"Oh, please!" Nora said. She was annoyed that Weiss was bad-mouthing her leader and friend. "If you know anything about Jaune, you will know that he can kick your ass without giving you a chance to counter him!".
"Calm down, Nora," Pyrrha said. "Weiss is only telling her one-sided perspective of her view of Jaune. She's nothing more than an ignorant princess".
"What?! I'm not the only one that believes that the dolt is weak and pathetic," Weiss said. "I've heard of others making fun of him, and Jaune wouldn't even do anything about it".
"Indeed, Jaune hasn't shown to excel in combat," Ruby said. "But what you said was just rude, Weiss. Jaune is decent in academics and is in the top 20.
Then there are our leadership classes. Jaune has been praised by the professor for being able to spot details that he wasn't able to see and come up with a strategy to counter the opposing forces with ease.
What Nora said is true, Weiss. You refuse to get to know Jaune as a person just because he showed you no attention during initiation, and you've been petty since then. Jaune has tried to be a good friend to you, but you just brush him off as if he's a piece of trash".
"Ruby might have been laying it on a bit thick there, but none of what she said was a lie," Blake said. "You constantly scuff at him for the simplest thing he says, and when he corrects you for a mistake you do, you will scowl at him for correcting you and insult him".
"I-I… I'm not that bad, am I" Weiss asked. "I think you guys are exaggerating a bit!".
"No, we're not, Weiss," Pyrrha said. "What was mentioned was the light things you do against Jaune. Haven't you realised how you treat him during combat class? You would attack him harder than you would others, even against Cardin, a known bully isn't getting the same treatment as Jaune.
You say Jaune is weak, yet you would attack him more aggressively and heavier than others. The way you fight him isn't the usual elegant way you do against others. No, you get out of your way to try and humiliate him".
"I've talked to you about how you treat Jaune time and time again, but you refuse to listen," Ruby said. "I'll admit, you've been lessening your horrible attitude at Jaune, but till this day, it's still present".
"I-I… I'm sorry," Weiss said. She was apologetic. Weiss didn't realise that she had been horrible to Jaune. "I swear, I'm not doing it on purpose. I-I…I didn't even know I was treating him that badly… I'm so sorry".
"Enough about that!" Yang said. "As I remember, we are having this girl's night because our resident bomber wants help with her love confession to team JNPR's ninja".
"Pfft! I can confess my feelings to Ren anytime!" Nora said. "It was Pyrrha that said that I need help".
"Really? Nora?" Pyrrha said. "Did you forget what you said when I suggested we have a girl's night about helping you confess to Ren? I believe the words you said were, 'Ooooooh! That's a great idea!', you were so excited as well".
"I-I…I don't know what you're talking about!" Nora denied Pyrrha's claims out of embarrassment. "I can just go to our dorm right now and confess to Ren!".
"Really?!" Yang said with a teasing tone. "So? What are you waiting for? Go ahead and confess to Ren".
"I-I…I can't," Nora said in a whisper. She couldn't believe that Yang didn't take her bluff. It was so embarrassing. "Fine, I need help confessing to Ren. Can you guys stop with the teasing and help me develop some ideas".
"Cool! No problem," Yang said. "So, tell us about Ren. His likes, dislikes, and future aspirations would be quite helpful".
Nora has told everyone what Ren likes and dislikes, but she didn't disclose his future aspiration as that's for Ren to tell, not hers. She has also told every attempt that she's tried to get his attention.
"Hmm…The best way to do this is a straightforward approach," Yang said. "Because Ren is used to your antics, everything you do is equated with you just being Nora".
"Yang's right," Blake said. "Because of your long time friendship, Ren can't discern what's you being romantically affectionate and just being friendly affectionate. Straightforward approach is the best option here".
"Yeah, but I still have no idea how to do that!" Nora said. "I don't have a clue at all!".
"Hmm…" Pyrrha was thinking. "What about during the dance coming up in a few months? It would give you time to prepare your heart and give you a perfect opportunity to confess. Jaune and I can even leave the room to the both of you for as long as you need".
Nora thought that the idea of Pyrrha was great. Pyrrha was right. With the dance being in a few months, Nora would have time to prepare what she'll tell Ren. Nora could even use her time to confirm if Ren has the same feelings toward her.
